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5-Chloro-2-nitroanisole from Japan

5-Chloro-2-nitroanisole is a halogenated and nitrated aromatic ether, specifically a methoxybenzene derivative with chlorine at the 5-position and nitro group at the 2-position. It falls under HTS 2909.30.0500 as one of the specifically named aromatic ethers and their halogenated, nitrated derivatives in heading 2909. This compound is primarily used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates (COA) confirming purity and structure to verify classification under the specific subheading

• Ensure proper hazardous material labeling and shipping papers as it's a nitro compound with potential explosive risks

• Avoid common pitfalls like misclassification as general nitrobenzene derivatives by specifying the exact CAS number (71727-01-4)